CorkSol Blog

As a pioneering supplier of natural cork-based render products, we’re well aware of the various properties and benefits that make cork such a special material. But it’s understandable that not everyone is quite so familiar with it.

A coat of render can transform your property’s appearance for the better, adding a uniform finish to exterior walls over brickwork, pebbledash or other materials. With that in mind, it’s crucial to choose the right render colour for your home.

Whether it’s your own property or one of your clients’ homes, it’s only natural that you want to use the best (and most suitable) building materials for the job. Render work is no exception, and there are a range of different rendering systems to choose from.

Rendering your walls is no mean feat. It’s a highly important job for your house, with a significant impact on your walls’ performance and appearance. With that in mind, you don’t want just anyone working on your render.

Covering pebble dash with render seems like a logical solution if you want a modern, uniform surface on the outside of your walls. But can you actually render over pebble dash? In short, the answer is that you technically can, but you probably shouldn’t.

Rendering your house is a simple and effective way to refresh its appearance and keep it protected from the elements. However, as with many external home improvements, planning permission is a key consideration.

Coloured render offers a stylish appearance that brickwork and pebbledash simple can’t compete with. It’s a long-lasting alternative to paint, providing much more exterior protection for your home.

Rendering your walls is a great way to achieve a smooth finish and provide additional protection for the brickwork underneath. But did you know there are different types of render?

Coating your roof is an easy and cost-effective way to protect the existing materials and stop water getting through. With this comes a range of benefits, which it’s important to weigh up before making the right decision for your property…

Roof coatings are an effective way to protect your roof from the weather. While they all have one thing in common – coating your roof – there are several types of roof coating which offer different benefits as well as varying lifespans.

Old homes have a number of benefits over their modern counterparts. They’re packed full of character, with various features reflecting the style and character of yesteryear. You’ll typically find they’re a bit more robust than newer houses too, especially some of the fast-tracked new-builds we see today.

Asbestos is one of the most notorious building materials for all the wrong reasons. While it did have its benefits for several decades before the 1970s, it’s since been linked to a number of serious health conditions.

Cavity wall insulation is a popular way to improve a building’s energy efficiency. It can help you keep more heat inside, reducing the need to turn the heating on as high or as frequently.

In 2021, environmental awareness is at an all-time high. That’s paired with the need for better energy efficiency with more people working from home.

Humidity, damp and condensation are all related problems within the home. They typically become more noticeable – and more problematic – in the colder months. But they’ll no doubt be on your mind throughout the year, given that they can cause health problems if left untreated.

Exterior masonry paint and exterior wall coatings both perform a similar function – they cover the outside of your walls. To many, they’ll even sound like the exact same thing. However, dig a little deeper, and you’ll find a number of key differences that set these two apart…

Condensation on walls is a problem for countless homes throughout the country. Unfortunately, it gets worse in winter, as the colder temperatures draw more moisture from the air. But that doesn’t mean you have to put up with it.

Pebbledash is a common feature on houses across the UK. Also known as roughcast, it has both functional and decorative qualities when covering your walls. However, over time, it can become worn, discoloured and even cracked – or you might simply think it looks dated.

Covering the outside of your walls has benefits for both their appearance and function. However, that depends on how exactly you’re covering them. Two of the most popular options are paint and exterior wall coatings, like Corksol.

Insulation is a vital feature for any building. It reduces heat loss, improves energy efficiency and can even prevent the build-up of condensation, damp and mould. As you can expect, walls play a key part in this. But how do you insulate them on the inside without requiring extensive work?